N4121T

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 28S/N: 2842017

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 11, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA275
Location
Chandler, AZ
Event ID
20180511X22810
Coordinates
33.269165, -111.811111
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The other pilot’s failure to stop and yield to the airplane taxiing on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2842017
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
PA 28M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHANDLER AIR SERVICE INC
Address
1675 E RYAN RD
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
AZ 85286-1731
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot in the low-wing airplane, he was cleared by ground control to taxi to runway 22R via "Alpha and November." Taxiway Alpha runs parallel to runway 22R. The pilot approached taxiway Alpha via taxiway Mike, and before entering the intersection of taxiways Alpha and Mike, he "looked in all directions for aircraft" and then proceeded to make a left turn onto taxiway Alpha without stopping. His airplane's right wing collided with the left side of another airplane already taxing via Alpha to 22R. He asserted that the other airplane was moving very fast when the collision occurred. His airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.

According to the student pilot in the high wing airplane, he received clearance from ground control to taxi to runway 22R via "Alpha and November." He recalled that he was established on Alpha and heading toward 22R with his landing lights on. He saw the low wing airplane approaching the intersection of taxiway Alpha and Mike from the non-movement area. He reported that the low-wing airplane made a left turn onto taxiway Alpha without stopping. The low-wing airplane's right wing collided with the left side of his airplane. His airplane sustained damage to the left-wing lift strut, the left wing support struts, and the windscreen.

Both pilots reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA275